Pinnock? Role Player or Key Element | Thread profile

Quote: Originally Posted by LABoltsFan Before the acquisition of Hester and Thomas i was sold that Pinnock was an upgrade to LoNeal and set to become an integral piece of the Chargers offense.... His best year was 2004.... see HERE Height: 5' 10" Weight: 250 !!!! Age: 28 (5 Years Experience!) Now it seems like he's...

Quote: Originally Posted by LordBling FB will play a different role in our offense this year. Lo Neal's failure to gain yardage on dump off / short routes signaled his demise as a Bolt (RIP) He was the ultimate run blocker, but Norv does not like to use his FB that way, its a different scheme. And that's why they...

Quote: Originally Posted by Blue Bolt And that's why they drafted Hester. Jacob Hester = Daryl "Moose" Johnston and a beer to you sir! :beer: Hester will push Pinnock and / or take over as #1 eventually... barring injury or bust of course (he has not played yet so who really knows)

Quote: Originally Posted by LordBling and a beer to you sir! :beer: Hester will push Pinnock and / or take over as #1 eventually... barring injury or bust of course (he has not played yet so who really knows) I think there's already a question about Pinnock's health going into the season. Microfracture ...

Quote: Originally Posted by desertswo Just to correct a misconception: "Microfracture" isn't a condition, but rather the surgical procedure to correct a condition; usually traumatic or degenerative damage to the knee cartilage. The "microfractures" are in fact created by the surgeon in order to stimulate the body's own ability to ...

Quote: Originally Posted by sonorajim Bhawoh Jue had microfracture surgery and really struggled with his return. Pinnock is a question at this point. While Neal was a great lead blocker, Pinnock is a better runner if he gets past the LOS and has much better hands in the passing game. If healthy, Andrew is a big, powerful guy who ...

Quote: Originally Posted by Strife9878 Hester is on the Rostor as a RB... was he lining up as a Full back in mini camp? (Not a rhetorical question i am asking)' Pinnock did great last year, and I would have no beef with him being the starting full back. I have heard nothing but bad about Hesters run blocking skills, yes i ...

Quote: Originally Posted by tuckernsyler pinnock's role will change with the addition of hester, as hester is the true Hback that norv needs for his system. pinnock should see the majority of action at fullback, especially early in the game and late in the game (majority safe rushing plays). he will see lots of action generally in ...

Quote: Originally Posted by LABoltsFan Do we still think hester was a reach? ? I never thought he was. Everyone said Cro was a reach. Opps, I guess thats why AJ is the GM! He will fill that role that Norv wants. Look for him to catch a lot of passes. Especially down in the red zone. Cant cover everyone ...

Quote: Originally Posted by LABoltsFan Do we still think hester was a reach? ? That debate was reduced to 'what is the definition of reach?' as far as I remember. But I think that thread disappeared in the May Day Meltdown. Those saying he was a reach concluded that if reputable draftniks declared him a ...